Shawl
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Shawl

TitleShawl
ArtistEastern India
Date1860s 19th century
MediumCashmere wool, composed of many pieces of embroidered plain simple twill
Classificationtextile
OriginIndia India
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Clarence Sholes
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Shawl” is a work by Eastern India, dated 1860s. It is executed in cashmere wool, composed of many pieces of embroidered plain simple twill and classified as textile. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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